Grindr (GRND) CFO awarded 18,003 performance-based shares after targets exceeded

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Grindr Inc. Chief Financial Officer receives performance-based share award. On March 12, 2026, CFO John F. North acquired 18,003 shares of Grindr common stock at no cost through the vesting and settlement of performance-based restricted stock units granted under the company’s Amended and Restated 2022 Equity Incentive Plan.

The compensation committee certified that key performance indicators were achieved in excess of pre-set targets, triggering immediate vesting of these 18,003 PSUs upon issuance. Following this award, North directly holds 748,003 shares of Grindr common stock, reflecting routine equity compensation tied to company performance goals.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

North John F

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O GRINDR INC.

750 N. SAN VICENTE BLVD. STE RE1400

(Street)

WEST HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA 90069

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Grindr Inc. [ GRND ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Financial Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/12/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/12/2026		A		18,003(1)	A	$0	748,003	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares of the Issuer's common stock issued on vesting and settlement of performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") granted under the Issuer's Amended and Restated 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, based on achievement in excess of certain pre-specified target key performance indicators. On March 12, 2026, the compensation committee of the Issuer's board of directors certified achievement of the performance targets, resulting in vesting and settlement of 18,003 PSUs that vested immediately upon issuance.

	/s/ Bella Zaslavsky, Attorney-in-Fact	03/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Grindr (GRND) disclose in this Form 4 for its CFO?

Grindr reported that CFO John F. North received 18,003 shares of common stock at no cost. These came from performance-based restricted stock units that vested after the compensation committee certified achievement above pre-set key performance indicators on March 12, 2026.

How many Grindr (GRND) shares did the CFO acquire in this transaction?

The CFO acquired 18,003 shares of Grindr common stock. The shares were issued upon vesting and settlement of performance-based restricted stock units granted under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, following certification that performance targets had been exceeded by the compensation committee.

What is the total Grindr (GRND) stake held by the CFO after this grant?

After the award, CFO John F. North directly holds 748,003 shares of Grindr common stock. This total includes the newly vested 18,003 performance-based shares and represents his updated direct ownership position reported in the Form 4 filing.

What triggered the vesting of the CFO’s performance stock units at Grindr (GRND)?

Vesting was triggered when Grindr’s compensation committee certified that certain key performance indicators exceeded pre-specified target levels. This certification on March 12, 2026 caused 18,003 performance-based restricted stock units to vest and settle immediately into common stock shares.

Were the Grindr (GRND) shares purchased by the CFO on the open market?

No, the shares were not open-market purchases. The 18,003 shares were granted at a price of $0.00 per share as a performance-based equity award, vesting upon achievement of key performance targets under Grindr’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan.

What type of equity award did Grindr (GRND) grant to its CFO in this filing?

The CFO received performance-based restricted stock units, or PSUs, under Grindr’s Amended and Restated 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. Once performance goals tied to key metrics were certified as exceeded, these 18,003 PSUs vested and settled immediately into shares of common stock.